Ginger

My situation's different but I've observed that SOME (certainly not all)  try to do a geographical cure & they could wind up in a suite in the Ritz & not be happy.  Others may be newly retired & suddenly they're together 24/7 which is a totally new experience & not always a pleasant one.  You've seen them in restaurants.  They're the couple that have not said a word to each other throughout the whole meal.

It helps to have realistic expectations & there's no harm in finding that this area isn't the place for you but somewhere else may just be perfect.  I asked on this board before I came what I should bring with me.  Most of the men said "Lose the stuff."  The women were smarter & I'm glad I followed their advice.  It would have been too costly to move furniture but I sure brought towels, sheets & kitchen stuff & paintings I valued.

For anyone who isn't used to moving around different cultures it really is best to rent for a while & for those who do leave I hope they find their sweet spot.

I have to agree with JRP.  We're a small town with a small population relatively so I think our selections are very good considering that.    We also don't pay Michelin star prices for any meal here.  

That was a youtube link.  Here's the Facebook.  http://www.facebook.com/philip.rylett

M.L.K. Fisher was in the lakeside area in 1941 and wrote about it. I can't remember the name of the book though.

M.F.K Fisher, "Among the Pots & Pans."

I would but I can't tonight.  Let me know when another time is convenient.